Author: Cactus

The History of Remote Work

Let’s start from the beginning. If remote work seems like some space aged concept to you that’s only been brought about by the rise of the internet, it’s not. In fact, working from home is what people did through most of history. It’s only since the rise of the industrial revolution in 1760 that it became the norm for people to report to work in a building each day. Throughout most of history people worked as tradesmen or farmers, often working from home. Ancient greeks for instance had professions such as potter or carpenter which would work from home offices and had the opportunity to be near their families. People are naturally wired to work at home, close to their families. And even after the industrial revolution, many Americans were work from home farmers.

Going into an office to work was the thing to do in the 1920’s – the 2000’s. And many people coming of age in those time periods have the in office model as the only world they know. But there’s a coming change. Advances in technology are helping the future shift back to a work from home world. Continue Reading “The Complete Remote Work Guide: All You Need to Know to Get Hired”

Covid-19 will have many lasting effects on the world.  The novel coronavirus disease will be integrated into society and some people will get it each year, much like the flu we are so used to each winter.  It has also ravaged small businesses without having the same effect on larger companies that have deeper pockets to help weather the cashflow storm.  The effects of Covid-19 will truly run deep.

But one type of company did not have its operations affected.  While many scramble to adjust to quarantine orders, companies which were already fully remote like Automattic, makers of WordPress, Todoist, Werkington and others quietly maintained business as usual without interruption.  They already have the policies and procedures in place for quarantine.  Continue Reading “Why Covid-19 Will Accelerate the Growth of Remote Work”

If you’ve become tired of the 9-5 grind and have always been a bit of a free spirit, you should seriously consider a switch from a corporate career to a career as a digital nomad. Generally speaking, a digital nomad is a person who works remotely, often while visiting new places. Becoming a digital nomad is a great way to see the world while still making money, but it’ll require a bit of preparation. If you’re planning on making the big move, try the following tips:

First, you’ll need to ensure you have your finances in order. Working as a digital nomad often means living from week to week, especially if you’re freelancing. To this end, save a reasonable amount of money to use as a safety net before you quit your 9-5. Continue Reading “Making the Big Switch: From Corporate to Digital Nomad”

As a remote worker, you can work from anywhere in the world. You become free to explore the world and gain the ability to re-awaken your inner self. However, many of us tend to spend all day staring at a computer screen. Even though remote work is supposed to make our lives more flexible, the fact of the matter is that many of us are working from home, means working more and burning out. Therefore, it’s important to break free from the online world and simply enjoy the real one away from the computer screen. Continue Reading “Unplug, Unwind, and Awaken Your Spirit While Working from Home”